Hydrogen Peroxide All Purpose Cleaner- Is it safe?

[BoomBoom]

Hello! I use vinegar and dawn dish soap for my flock's cages and kitchen but I wanted a stronger but safe disinfectant cleaner for the bathroom. I was looking into Hydrogen Peroxide based cleaners since is anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial - and generally safe to use around babies and pets. Came across Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Multipurpose Cleaner by Clorox. It seems to fit the bill - but the ingredients show 1.6% hydrogen peroxide, 98.6% OTHER INGREDIENTS. Here are photos of the packaging:



When asked about OTHER INGREDIENTS, Clorox's response is, "Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot disclose this product's ingredients due to confidentiality agreements with our supplier. We continue to discuss our commitment to ingredient disclosure with our business partners in an effort to provide such information in the future. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments with us about our Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Cleaner. We can assure you that we take all feedback very seriously. We understand your concerns and will be sharing your comments with the rest of the team. Although the products ingredients are not disclosed in full detail, I would like to assure you that the product is safe to use as directed on the label. This product just like all of our other disinfecting products must be tested and certified by the United States Environmental Agency prior to allowing us to mass produce the product."

That makes me very cautious. What are you thoughts? Should I stick with Green Works Multi Purpose Cleaner? It's highly recommended in the forum but it's always bugged me that it does not kill bacteria, mold, etc. This is why I sometimes resort to using Lysol bleached based products in the bathroom (making sure the whole place is well ventilated).

I look forward to any input / advice! Thanks

 

[BoomBoom]

PS. It would also seem that many vet clinics advocate the use of warm water and a 5-10% bleach solution - even on cages, perches and toys. Is this better than a water, soap and 80% vinegar solution?

 

[SailBoat]

I have always considered Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) as a topical treatment to clean a cut or wound used directly from the container purchased over the shelve. That product is mass produced and labeled for hundreds of drug and big box drug stores at 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP). That product lists: purified water as its other or active ingredient. Even at the heavy percentage of 3%, I have never believed the product to be 'fast acting.' More a, place over the cut or wound, and wait for it to bubble and repeat as needed. My experience with the 3% product would not have me run to get it at 1.6%.

Regarding your statement: "PS. It would also seem that many vet clinics advocate the use of warm water and a 5-10% bleach solution." Now, this mixture has true ability to act as a quick disinfectant cleaner. BUT, as you stated: "making sure the whole place is well ventilated." Bleach is deadly in poorly ventilated areas and/or with stronger mixtures.

I like what you are doing, consider adding Bright Sunshine, but clearly you would need a retractable roof to use it in the bathroom.

 

[ChristaNL]

Why not just use H2O2 if you need to desinfect rather than just clean?
You can buy it almost everywere and be sure there are no harmfull 'extraas' hidden in the mix.

Sorry- sometimes one really needs to *really* desinfect, but most of the time your kill the helpfull/ innocent bacteria and cause selective (and explosive) breeding amongst the ones you wanted to get rid off in the first place.

(see the MRSA-bacterie issues they have in hospitals- one of the best ways to fix this is open the windows for a few weeks and let the competition in again ... )

So... no idea what your reason is for wanting to 'deep clean' everything, but sometimes it is not such a bad idea just to clean instead of desinfect.
Give the birds immunesystem something to work with and keep it in shape

 

[BoomBoom]

Thank you for the input! @Sailboat, my dream is to some day own a home with a large retractable sun roof (and I mean large) so you're not far off with your comment

Sorry- sometimes one really needs to *really* desinfect, but most of the time your kill the helpfull/ innocent bacteria and cause selective (and explosive) breeding amongst the ones you wanted to get rid off in the first place.

(see the MRSA-bacterie issues they have in hospitals- one of the best ways to fix this is open the windows for a few weeks and let the competition in again ...)

I learned something new today I thought good bacteria is beneficial only in our guts (and the guts of our birds). I didn't think they would have the same benefits in our homes. Interesting! I've been reading more about it, and it does make sense. https://modernalternativemama.com/2016/03/14/how-to-get-your-home-dirtier-with-good-bacteria/

I am generally not a germophobe but I get extra OCD and paranoid (often for no reason) when it comes to my birds. This information helps though! I might be doing more harm than good using antibacterial, antifungal disinfectants for the bathroom. Might just switch completely to Simple Green.

 

[ChristaNL]

LOL, I think we all get a bit of that birdparanoia once in a while- it just shows you care... a lot! :40:


(I am currently on a crusade against bathroom mold myself- it is getting out of controll, so I totally get it!)

 

[jooisk]

To clean the surfaces of the shower cabin from impurities, two main methods are used: Chemical and Mechanical methods for cleaning surfaces. Currently, there are many cleaners for cleaning showers. These are various creams and pastes for persistent dirt, products for regular care of the cab surfaces, as well as all kinds of polishes for glass and chrome parts. Personally, I prefer a wet and forget mould remover and not only for showers but also for other parts of the apartment where the mould appears.